Daniel Ortiz

Daniel J. Ortiz, 77, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral Services will be at 1 pm, Saturday, December 8 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am to 1 pm, prior to services, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Danny was born September 20, 1941, in Ottawa to Benito and Juana (Rojas) Ortiz . He married Judith Ortiz in 1963 in San Jose, California. Danny owned and operated Ortiz Painting for over 35 years. He was a past member of St. Mary's Church and a present member of St. Columba Church. Danny volunteered at I CARE International with his brother. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the sun and the sea of Mexico. He was a loving husband and father who cared deeply for his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy; five children, Teresa (Sal) Martinez, Mark Ortiz, Ray (Patty) Ortiz, Angie (Randy) Greene, and Robin Ortiz; six grandchildren, Brandon (Joy), Steven, Noah, Baylee, Ashley, and Maleah; four great-grandchildren, Zadie, Hazel, Elliana, and Lanni; three brothers, Phil (late Gay) Ortiz, Tony (late Pat) Ortiz, and David (late Ruby) Ortiz; his sister-in-law, Margaret Ortiz; his brother-in-law, Ray Perez; his family dog, Chico; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lisa Marie; a sister, Mary Perez; and a brother, Dick Ortiz. Memorials may be directed to family.